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2010-2011COURSE CATALOG

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) has over seventy five years of

experience in providing state-of-the-art fire, rescue, and emergency medical training programs to the emergency services providers in the State of Maryland. Through the dedication of more than 60 full-time faculty and staff members and support of over six hundred state-certified instructors serving as adjunct faculty, MFRI prides itself on its ability to present programs that meet our customers’ needs through site-specific mobile training or at any one of MFRI’s regional training centers. Many of MFRI’s programs have received college-level recognition by the American Council on Education, enabling our students to apply training toward a college degree.

MFRI is an entity of the University of Maryland at College Park with headquarters facilities and an academy located on the College Park Campus, as well as six regional training centers located at Aberdeen, Cresaptown, Mt. Airy, Centreville, Princess Anne, and LaPlata.

The five MFRI organizational sections work collectively to deliver services to a wide variety of customers. Administrative Services renders a solid base of support services Institute-wide, while serving as the hub from which all administrative operations are conducted. Logistical Support is responsible for facilities management and operation, equipment utilization and inventory, fleet management, and regulatory compliance. Field Programs coordinates the scheduling and delivery of programs on a regional basis throughout the state. Under the direction of Field Programs, six regional training centers assist in coordination of local delivery while assessing the needs of the region. Field Programs is also responsible for the coordination and delivery of Terrorism Response and Advanced Life Support training. Institute Development is responsible for the development and revision of MFRI programs to reflect the current dynamics within the emergency services. Special Programs provides consulting and training services to private industry, government, and the emergency services, specializing in safety and health, regulatory compliance, and loss prevention and control.

It is the goal of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute to improve upon the past and remain the premier state emergency services training agency in the nation.

Sincerely,

Steven T. Edwards Director

MARYLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSTITUTE

College Park, Maryland 20742-6811 301.226.9900 TEL 301.314.0686 FAX

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART............................................................................................................................................. 1 ORGANIZATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................... 7 RULES AND REGULATIONS........................................................................................................................................... 13 EQUIVALENCY CHALLENGE PROGRAM.................................................................................................................. 23 COURSE OFFERINGS....................................................................................................................................................... 25 HEADQUARTERS AND REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERS..................................................................................... 70

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST.................................................................................................................................................. 77

Organizational Chart

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

University of MarylandPresident

Maryland Fire and Rescue InstituteDirector

Associate Director

EquityCoordinator

Administrative Services SectionManager

Institute Development SectionManager

Special Programs SectionManager

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Regional TrainingCenters

Coordinators

1. WMRTC2. NCRO3. NERTC4. UESRTC5. LESRTC6. SMRTC

Logistical Support SectionManager

Field Programs SectionManager

DOD ProgramProgram Coordinator

DOD ProgramProgram Coordinator

Advanced Life SupportProgram Coordinator

Advanced Life SupportProgram Coordinator

Terrorism ResponseProgram Coordinator

Terrorism ResponseProgram Coordinator

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Organization


ORGANIZATION Institute Development: The Institute Development Section (IDS) is responsible for development and revision of all MFRI programs as well as publications production and graphic design. This section is also responsible for providing professional development opportunities to full- and part-time personnel. A manager supervises the program and instructional designers. Field Programs: The Field Programs Section (FPS) is responsible for implementing and delivering programs for the Maryland emer-gency services community. Regional centers are located throughout the state to coordinate this delivery. They include Western Maryland, North Central, North East, Upper Eastern Shore, Lower Eastern Shore, and Southern Maryland. In addition to the offices, training centers with facilities to perform evolutions in structural fire fighting and special fire fighting activities are located at Headquarters in College Park, Western Maryland, North East, Southern Maryland, Upper Eastern Shore, and Lower Eastern Shore. A manager supervises the faculty and staff in the delivery of field programs. Advanced Life Support Program: The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Program is responsible for the Institute’s development and delivery of continuing education. Programs are presented addressing the continuing education needs of Maryland’s advanced life support providers. Terrorism Response Training: Terrorism Response Training teaches first responders to respond to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents. MFRI offers a variety of classes, from equipment training sessions to seminars such as WMD Incident Management/Unified Command. All levels of responders will benefit from these programs. Certification: MFRI serves as the administrative arm for the Maryland Fire Service Personnel Qualifications Board (MFSPQB). All certifications, as well as the data repository of the Maryland Voluntary Fire Service Certification System, are produced and maintained here. Administrative Services: The Administrative Services Section (ADS) is responsible for the administrative support of all MFRI sections including budget preparation, personnel, accounting and payroll records, purchasing, bookstore sales, information technology, and data management. A manager supervises the office staff and other support personnel. Logistical Support: The Logistical Support Section (LSS) coordinates the Institute’s resources including facilities, vehicles, and operations of the Headquarters facility in College Park. Logistical Support also ensures the Institute’s compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations. The section coordinates the maintenance and repair of the College Park training facility and the regional training centers, and includes fleet management for more than fifty vehicles supporting the Institute’s activities. A manager supervises this section, which includes facility scheduling, vehicle mechanical maintenance, respiratory protection, facility and prop construction and maintenance, and student workers.

Organization


Special Programs: The Special Programs Section (SPS) offers programs to business, industry, and government in safety and health, regulatory compliance, and loss prevention and control. The SPS is a self-supporting section of the Institute, responsible for consulting and training services offered to private industry, government, and the emergency services community. Department of Defense Programs: The Department of Defense (DOD) Program is part of the Special Programs Section. The Department of Defense Program contracts with various DOD facilities, including military fire departments, to provide emergency services training. The Special Programs Section is dedicated to several important concepts within the MFRI mission:

• Providing quality training and consulting in emergency services and safety to industry and government;

• Promoting understanding and cooperation between the professional emergency services community and safety professionals in both industry and government;

• Providing quality consulting and training services to the national and international emergency services

community;

• Promoting excellence in the Institute’s delivery of training programs to industry, government, and emergency services. SPS provides consulting and training services to industry and government in safety and health, regulatory compliance, emergency services management, and instructor development.

The development of specialized training programs is essential to the daily operation of the Special Programs Section. The instructors utilized in the industrial program are faculty and adjunct faculty of MFRI. MFRI instructors are experienced in emergency services and industry safety concepts. In addition, there are legal requirements for certification and recertification for emergency service instructors. The Special Programs Section offers many industrial and governmental safety-related services to clients. OSHA compliance audits based on the Industrial Emergency Response and Safety Needs Assessment developed by SPS are available in addition to life safety audits. Instructor training and course design services are available to clients developing in-house training programs. The Special Programs Section currently offers many specialty programs for emergency services, government, and private industry, including

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Automated External Defibrillator Automatic Sprinkler Systems Bloodborne Pathogens Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chain Saw Safety Chlorine Emergencies Confined Space Awareness & Entry Confined Space Entry & Rescue Driver-Operator (NFPA 1002) Domestic Preparedness-Response to Terrorism Elevator Rescue Emergency Action/Response Plan Emergency Medical First Responder

Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Response Team Emergency Response Team Leader Emergency Services System Evaluation Employee Evacuation Procedures Fall Protection for General and Construction Industry Fire Behavior/Chemistry of Fire Fire Codes and Inspection Fire Extinguishers Fire Department Safety Officer Fire Inspector I, II, III (NFPA 1031) Fire Instructor I, II, III (NFPA 1041) Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033) Fire Officer I, II, III, IV (NFPA 1021)

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Firefighter I, II (NFPA 1001) Flammable Gas Fire Fighting Foam Applications and Systems Forcible Entry Techniques Gas Leak Emergencies Hazard Communication Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, Technician

(OSHA & NFPA 472) Hazardous Materials On Scene Incident Commander

(NFPA 472) Health and Wellness Programs Home Fire Safety Hospital Fire Safety Industrial Fire Brigade (Incipient and Structural-NFPA 600, 1081) Industrial Rescue Technician Instructional Techniques ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule Laboratory Safety Lock-Out/Tag-Out

Maritime Fire Safety National Incident Management System (NIMS) Nuclear Fire Brigade Training Office Fire Safety and Evacuation OSHA and EPA Regulatory Compliance Personal Protective Equipment Physical Fitness Programs Plans Examiner I, II Rescue Technician (NFPA 1006, 1670) Respiratory Protection Respiratory Fit Testing Rope/High-Angle Rescue Ropes and Knots Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Standpipe Systems Swift Water Rescue Trench Construction and Safety Trench Collapse and Rescue Urban Search and Rescue

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American Council on Education


AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION ACE/CREDIT Recommendation Service The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute has provided quality education and training programs for over seven decades to the Maryland fire service. Periodically, the Institute completes an academic review by the American Council on Education College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT), thereby gaining college-level recognition for MFRI courses and hand-off National Fire Academy courses. An independent, non-profit organization founded in 1918, the American Council on Education (ACE) is the umbrella organization for the nation’s colleges and universities. ACE provides a forum for discussion and decision-making on higher education issues of national importance and seeks to coordinate the interests of all segments of the higher education community into a single voice. The review process is the product of efforts to attain college-level equivalency resulting from recommendations by the Maryland Fire-Rescue Education and Training Commission and the MFRI Training and Education Plan. Director Steven T. Edwards places high priority on achieving ACE acceptance. Under this progressive action, both MFRI and fire service students benefit: MFRI enhances its academic status while the dedicated student gains the opportunity to obtain college credit for primary or elective courses. ACE/CREDIT evaluates the MFRI courses according to established college-level criteria and recommends college credit for those that are up to standard. ACE/CREDIT’s college credit recommendations:

• Enhance course participants’ learning experience • Facilitate decisions on the awarding of college credit • Provide an ongoing record of MFRI students’ accomplishments

The course evaluation process includes a site review and a review of MFRI curricula and programs by teams of national-level experts coordinated by ACE. As a result, the MFRI course work is listed in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, which is available to academic advisors for reference while counseling students. It is available on-line at https://www.acenet.edu/nationalguide. The listing of MFRI courses in the ACE guide provides another step toward “seamless education” wherein an individual may progress toward higher education without the resistance of systems boundaries. Although automatic recognition is not available at all institutions, students may receive credit for courses at the University of Maryland University College and many community colleges in the state. Numerous other colleges and universities recognize the ACE listings in the credit transfer process. Educational credit is a concept used by post-secondary institutions to quantify and record a student’s successful completion of a unit of study. Post-secondary education consists of courses and programs of instruction for persons who are high school graduates or the equivalent, or who are beyond compulsory school age. Evaluators utilize the following categories of educational credit in semester-hour equivalencies when formulating credit recommendation for CREDIT courses or programs: Vocational Certificate: This category describes course work of the type normally found in certificate or diploma (non-degree) programs that are usually a year or less in length and designed to provide students with occupational skills. This course work can also be found in curricula leading to associate degrees in applied sciences. Course content is specialized and the accompanying shop, laboratory, or similar practical components emphasize procedural more than analytical skills. “Technical Certificate Credit” is included in this category.



Lower Division Baccalaureate/Associate Degree: This category describes course work of the type normally found in the first two years of a baccalaureate program and in programs leading to the Associate in Arts, the Associate in Science, or the Associate in Applied Science degrees. The instruction stresses development or analytical abilities at the introductory level. Verbal, mathematical, and scientific concepts associated with an academic discipline are introduced, as are basic principles. Occupationally oriented courses in this category are normally designed to prepare a student to function as a technician in a particular field. Upper Division Baccalaureate Degree: This category describes courses of the type found in the last two years of a baccalaureate program. The courses involve specialization of a theoretical or analytical nature beyond the introductory level. Successful performance by students normally requires prior study in the area. Graduate Degree: This category describes courses with content of the type found in graduate programs. These courses require one or more of the following: independent study, original research, critical analysis, and the scholarly and/or professional application of the specialized knowledge or discipline. Students enrolled in such a course normally have completed a baccalaureate program. In order to utilize the ACE listing, the student must request that college/university academic counselors consult the guide for the specific course review and credit recommendations in terms of available transfer credit. This process should be accomplished early in the planning process to assure the credit value of each course at a specific institution. This ACE listing does not imply automatic credit. ACE recommendations for college equivalent credit validate and emphasize MFRI’s commitment to high-quality education. In addition, it provides a positive incentive for firefighters to take MFRI training courses and actively participate in the Maryland fire service. The value of significant financial savings to a family’s educational opportunities must also be considered where MFRI course work can be credited toward a college program. Upon successful completion of a MFRI or National Fire Academy (NFA) course offered through the Institute, a MFRI student should request an official transcript from the Institute. This is a simple procedure completed by contacting any MFRI regional office or Headquarters in College Park for a transcript request form. This form is also available online at www.mfri.org/certifications. Upon completion of the transcript request form, the Institute will provide the student an official transcript listing the student’s MFRI courses. A transcript request form is also included in this catalog. The student should contact his/her school, college, or university admissions office and request an appointment with an academic advisor. The student should present to the advisor the MFRI official transcript listing the course or courses for which the student is seeking college credit. Refer the advisor to the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, the standard reference tool used by U.S. colleges and universities to award credit for workplace education and training. At that time, the advisor will notify the student as to the acceptability of the MFRI course(s) and level of academic placement. Please note, once again, that successful completion of an ACE/CREDIT-evaluated MFRI course does not imply automatic college credit. The individual school, college, or university must accept it. In order to be able to qualify for the ACE equivalency, you must have taken the course after a specific date. Listed below are the earliest dates for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and National Fire Academy classes that are acceptable.



Advanced Life Support Refresher...............................................................................................................................September 2004 – Present Advanced Medical Life Support .......................................................................................................................................... May 2003 – Present Aerial Apparatus Operator, Truck Company Operations (formerly Truck Company Operations) ........................................ July 1982 – Present Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter ............................................................................................................................................ August 2003 – Present Aircraft Rescue Firefighting-Driver/Operator.................................................................................................................. August 2003 – Present Arson Awareness for the Company Officer. ................................................................................................................... January 1998 – October 2004 Basic Life Support and Hazardous Materials Response..................................................................................................October 1994 – Present Building Construction: Noncombustible and Fire Resistive ................................................................................................. July 1983 – June 2002 Building Construction: Principles, Wood and Ordinary Construction. ................................................................................. July 1982 – June 2002 Commanding the Initial Response ....................................................................................................................................... June 1985 – November 1989 Emergency Care Basic (EMTA). .......................................................................................................................................... July 1989 – July 1996 Emergency Medical Services Officer I. ......................................................................................................................September 1996 – Present Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTB). .................................................................................................................. July 1995 – Present Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. ......................................................................................................................... June 1998 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts........................................................................................................ August 1998 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Incident Management.................................................................................................. July 1999 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic Considerations for Company Officers........................................................ April 2000 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations: Company Officer ............................................................... April 2000 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations: Emergency Medical Services............................................. April 2000 – Present Emergency Response to Terrorism: Tactical Considerations: Hazardous Materials. ......................................................... April 2000 – Present Emergency Vehicle Operator................................................................................................................................................ July 1996 – Present Engine Company Fireground Operations (formerly Fireground Operations I: Engine Company Operations) .................... July 1985 – Present Fire Arson Detection for First Responders............................................................................................................................ July 1996 – Present Fire Cause Determination for Company Officers. ........................................................................................................... August 1994 – Present Fire Command I.................................................................................................................................................................. April 1985 – June 1997 Fire Department Equal Opportunity Officer I ................................................................................................................... March 2004 – Present Fire Department Safety Officer.......................................................................................................................................October 2004 – Present Fire Inspector I...................................................................................................................................................................... July 1997 – Present Fire Inspector II. ................................................................................................................................................................... July 1997 – Present Fire Inspector III ................................................................................................................................................................. April 2000 – Present Fire Officer I Version 2 ................................................................................................................................................. January 2000 – Present Fire Officer II Version 2. ............................................................................................................................................... January 2000 – Present Fire Officer III. ...............................................................................................................................................................October 1998 – Present Fire Officer IV. ............................................................................................................................................................... January 2000 – Present Fire Service Supervision: Personal Team Effectiveness. ................................................................................................. August 1983 – January 1992 (formerly Personal Effectiveness and Fire Service Supervision; Personal Effectiveness) Fire Service Supervision: Team Effectiveness (formerly Team Effectiveness) ...........................................................November 1983 – January 1992 Firefighter I........................................................................................................................................................................... July 1993 – Present Firefighter II ................................................................................................................................................................... January 1994 – Present Firefighter Health & Safety Officer: Program Implementation and Management. .............................................................. May 1986 – December 1999 Firefighter Safety and Survival: Company Officer’s Responsibility.................................................................................... June 1985 – December 1999 Firefighter Survival and Rescue....................................................................................................................................... August 2001 – Present First Responder Basic. .......................................................................................................................................................... July 1988 – Present Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services. ...............................................................................................September 2003 – Present Hazardous Materials Incident Analysis................................................................................................................................ June 1981 – December 2001 Hazardous Materials Operations. ................................................................................................................................September 1995 – Present Hazardous Materials Technician..................................................................................................................................... January 1999 – Present Health and Safety Officer ..................................................................................................................................................... July 1994 – Present Identifying and Recognizing Hazardous Materials. .......................................................................................................... March 1990 – September 1999 Incident: Basic Concepts Identifying and Recognizing Hazardous Materials: Incident:. Concept Implementation. ............................................................................................................................................... August 1992 – September 1999 Incident Command System. ................................................................................................................................................. May 1988 – December 1999 Incident Command Systems for Emergency Medical Services...................................................................................September 1999 – Present Incident Command for Highrise Operations. ................................................................................................................ February 2000 – Present Incident Command for Structural Collapse Incidents. ........................................................................................................ April 2000 – Present Incident Management System......................................................................................................................................... January 1999 – Present Incident Safety Officer.................................................................................................................................................. February 1995 – Present Infection Control for Emergency Response Personnel: The Supervisor’s Role and Responsibilities ......................... December 1990 – December 1999 Initial Company Tactical Operations ................................................................................................................................... June 1986 – January 1990 Leadership and Supervision.................................................................................................................................................. July 1983 – June 1997 Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success. .................................................................................................................. April 1989 – Present Leadership II: Strategies for Personal Success.................................................................................................................... April 1989 – Present Leadership III: Strategies for Supervisory Success............................................................................................................. April 1987 – Present Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decisionmaking................................................................................................. May 1991 – June 2010 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation......................................................................................................... May 1991 – December 2007 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Tactics ............................................................................................................... May 1991 – June 2004



Managing in a Changing Environment .......................................................................................................................September 1999 – Present Methods of Instruction: Instructor Training Course, Instructor I, Version 2......................................................................... July 1998 – Present (Version 1: Methods of Instruction Level I: Teaching Techniques)................................................................................ January 1992 – June 1998 Methods of Instruction: Instructor Training Course, Instructor II, Version 2........................................................................ July 1999 – Present (Version 1: Methods of Instructor Level II: Teaching and Program Development Techniques)..................................... January 1992 – June 1999 NIMS Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services.............................................................................. January 2006 – Present NIMS Incident Command System for the Fire Service..................................................................................................... March 2005 – Present Paramedic Refresher (formerly Paramedic Update and Refresher Course II) ............................................................September 2004 – Present Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers................................................................................................................. January 2003 – Present Prehospital Trauma Life Support ....................................................................................................................................October 2004 – Present Personal Effectiveness ..................................................................................................................................................... August 1983 – December 1999 Preparation for Initial Company Operations ......................................................................................................................... July 2005 – Present Preparing for Incident Command................................................................................................................................ December 1984 – November 1989 Principles of Building Construction: Combustible.........................................................................................................October 2001 – Present Principles of Building Construction: Noncombustible...................................................................................................October 2001 – Present Pump Operator (formerly Pumps) ......................................................................................................................................... July 1984 – Present Rescue Technician—Confined Space Rescue..................................................................................................................... April 2003 – Present Rescue Technician —R3I Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced Course ................................................................. January 2000 – Present Rescue Technician—R3I Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit I..................................................................................... January 2000 – Present Rescue Technician—Site Operations and Vehicle Machinery Rescue ...........................................................................October 2002 – Present Rescue Technician—Structural Collapse Technician ..................................................................................................... January 2003 – Present Rescue Technician—Technical Rope Rescue................................................................................................................. January 2000 – Present Rescue Technician—Trench Rescue Operations ............................................................................................................ January 2000 – Present Shaping the Future......................................................................................................................................................September 1999 – Present Shipboard Firefighting for Land Based Firefighters ....................................................................................................... January 1999 – Present Team Effectiveness.....................................................................................................................................................November 1983 – December 1999 Truck Company Fireground Operations ........................................................................................................................... March 1989 – Present (formerly Fireground Operations II: Truck Company Functions)



ACE/CREDIT SERVICE The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for 71 of MFRI’s courses. The American Council on Education, the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. ACE CREDIT connects workplace learning with colleges and universities by helping adults gain access to academic credit at colleges and universities for formal courses and examinations taken in the workplace or other settings outside traditional higher education. For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website http://www.acenet.edu/acecredit.

Rules and Regulations


RULES AND REGULATIONS Mission The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute of the University of Maryland is the State’s comprehensive training and education system for emergency services. The Institute plans, researches, develops, and delivers quality programs to enhance the ability of emergency service providers to protect life, the environment, and property. Program Offerings The University of Maryland and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of the exercise of rights secured by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will schedule training programs in the interest of all Maryland ambulance, fire, and rescue companies to the extent that Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute staff time and budget will permit. The requirements outlined below are important factors in maintaining an effective emergency service-training program in the State of Maryland. The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute of the University of Maryland establishes the conditions of student participation. The University of Maryland and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute are equal opportunity institutions with respect to both education and employment. Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute classes are also governed by the University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment found in the “Campus Policy and Procedures on Sexual Harassment.” Disruptive Behavior and Harassment Inappropriate student conduct that disrupts a class or other Institute function, or threatens the safety of the student or others, is considered a serious offense. Harassment, making threats, or acting violently are all serious disciplinary offenses. The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute strictly adheres to the guidelines on classroom disruption and academic integrity established by the University of Maryland’s Office of Judicial Programs. Copies of these guidelines are available upon request from any MFRI office. MFRI Instructors have full authority to discipline in the class sessions, and the Institute will uphold their valid decisions. Tobacco products are not to be used in class. Smoking is prohibited in indoor locations. Turn off pagers and cellular phones during class. Exceptions are at the discretion of the instructor. Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation Request An individual seeking accommodation under American with Disabilities Act must make a formal request in writing, listing the specific accommodation(s) being requested and attach supporting documentation no more than three years old, to support the request. This request should be made at the beginning of the course. Forms are available upon request at the time of registration. Information on reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act, questions or complaints concerning ADA, or any of the other applicable federal or state laws regarding discrimination, shall be referred to the



MFRI Headquarters or a regional center, which will institute the proper procedures. MFRI classes may be physically challenging. Instructors should be notified of any condition that could affect the student’s ability to perform evolutions or that could jeopardize safety. We request that any person with known problems make this information available to the Institute at the beginning of the class for a decision to be made regarding safe participation. Admission to Programs is available to:

• Bona fide and insured members of Maryland state, county, and municipal departments providing ambulance, fire, and rescue services.

• Bona fide and insured members of out-of-state departments (one of the previous categories) that are considered part of a Maryland county or have first-due response in the State of Maryland.

• Federal fire service personnel assigned to installations that respond in Maryland may register on a space-available basis.

• Other students may register on a space-available basis upon payment of the registration fee for that program. • Industrial, Department of Defense or other agencies requesting specific programs based on a fee for service

agreement. Each student may be asked to produce valid membership identification. No individual under the age of 16 will be enrolled as a participant. The student’s parent or guardian must sign a form giving permission for that student, age 16 or 17, to enroll in the class. Those students must also have a responsible officer from their department sign the form verifying their membership in that department. The Verification of Membership form is available during the orientation session and must be completed and returned to the field instructor no later than the second meeting of the class. A copy of the Verification of Membership form is available at registration. Non-members of an emergency service department must pay a non-refundable tuition fee at the time of registration. Persons in this category will be permitted to enroll in class as space permits. In general, to begin a program, there must be a minimum enrollment of 15 persons with a maximum of 25 persons per class. For any course to continue, a minimum of 10 students, capable of meeting the attendance requirements is required. If the class size drops below 10 students capable of meeting the attendance requirements the class will be canceled and no credit will be recorded for the work completed. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 students are required for the Instructor Training program. Students must complete the general requirements for all field programs. Student Management and Registration System Individuals wishing to apply for MFRI classes should use the system in place for each county or jurisdiction, or contact the appropriate MFRI registration center (Regional Training Centers, Special Programs, Field Programs at College Park, or designated local jurisdiction). MFRI Program Application Process

• Classes will be advertised and the application process will begin 60 days prior to the class start. • Applicants may apply either by telephone, mail, fax, or at www.mfri.org to the registration center handling

that program. • Application information consists of: the applicant’s name, the last four digits of his or her social security

number, telephone number, department affiliation, class log number, location, and EMS expiration date if applicable.



• Applicants may cancel their seating with the registration center at any time without penalty up to 3 business days prior to the class start date. Any cancellation received within 3 business days of the class start without just cause will be considered as a “no-show.”

• At the time of application, the registration center will take applicable student information for the class. The application process will close 20 days prior to the class start, at which time seats will be prioritized and confirmed and standby numbers assigned if needed. Students may contact the registration center at any time to check on their status.

• Lack of sufficient applicants 20 days prior to the class start may be cause for cancellation of the class (applicants will be notified of class cancellation).

• The registration center will pre-register applicants and check for any flags. • The registration center will notify applicants when a change in status has occurred (applicants not accepted

due to flag or change in status from standby to accepted). • The departmental representative or applicant may check the application status between day 20 and start of

class. • The registration center will forward a list of applicants to any department having members on the list for

their verification, and to notify applicants of their status (the list will be provided between day 20 and the start of class).

MFRI Registration Process

• The registrar uses the priority list to seat applicants for the class. In the event that confirmed applicants do not achieve maximum class size, seats will be filled using the prioritized standby list. If a person on the standby list is not at the class start, the standby number is forfeited and the first available person on the standby list will fill the seat. Walk-in applicants who can show proof of prerequisites and department membership may fill any additional open seats.

• No-shows (confirmed applicant) will be identified and names will be provided to the registration center for further processing. There is no penalty for any standby applicant not showing for class start.

• Course material will be distributed to seated applicants. Class Management

• The registration center will flag any applicant’s record upon notification of a no-show. • The appropriate department/agency will be notified of a confirmed applicant’s failure to appear for a class

start. • Upon receipt by the registration center of an acceptable written justification for the applicant’s failure to

show at a given class start from the sponsoring department/agency, the flag will be removed from the applicant’s record.

• As a class progresses, the instructor will notify the registration if a student drops from the class. • The sponsoring department/agency will be notified of a student’s dropping from the class.

Class Completion

• Student grade reports, pocket cards, and station certificates will be generated either manually or electronically. Grade reports, pocket cards, and station certificates will be mailed to the sponsoring department/agency. Each student’s individual grade report and pocket card will be sealed in a separate envelope for distribution by the sponsoring agency.



Procedure for Dealing with No-Shows First Offense A letter is sent to the chief of the department stating that the student failed to appear at the class start. He/she will be flagged and given a low priority for a period of 6-months. The flag would remain until the end of the 6-month period unless (1) a letter from the department is received indicating the department has handled the problem and requesting the flag be removed, or (2) the student is able to successfully complete another MFRI class of more than 12 hours. For open enrollment courses offered for a fee, students who fail to show for a class and do not call at least 3 business days in advance, will be billed a $40.00 no-show fee. If the bill is not paid in 90 days, the University will automatically turn the outstanding account over to a collection agency, which could affect the student’s credit. This can be avoided by notifying the registration department 3 or more business days prior to the start of class. Second Offense The student is restricted from registering in any MFRI class for a period of 1-year and a letter is sent to the chief of the department. During the second offense the student automatically goes to the end of the preregistration list, being seated only if space is available. Third Offense The student is suspended from registering in any MFRI class for a period of 1-year and a letter is sent to the chief of the department. During the third offense the student may not preregister or sit for any class without special permission of the Director of MFRI. After an offense a student must subsequently enroll and satisfactorily complete a program of more than 12 hours to remove the flag. Procedure for Dealing with Dropouts First Offense A letter is sent to the chief of the department. The student/department will be responsible to pay for the cost of materials if not properly returned. Failure to pay the costs will result in the student being flagged and given low priority to register for classes for 6 months. Second Offense A letter is sent to the chief of the department. The student/department will be responsible to pay for the cost of materials if not properly returned. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in suspension of the student for 1-year from participating in any MFRI classes. A student will be considered a drop-out when:

1. Three consecutive sessions have been missed and the student has not contacted the instructor or the regional center within a week after the third absence.

2. One mandatory session has been missed and the student has not contacted the instructor or the regional office

within a week following the absence to make arrangements for the makeup.



3. Any identified extenuating circumstance which may cause an extended absence and no contact with the instructor or the regional office will be handled on an individual case-by-case basis in consultation with the section manager.

In any of the above instances, when a student makes contact, a counseling session must be held. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to contact a student who misses sessions of a course. General Student Requirements Mental and Physical Fitness The responsibility for student physical and mental fitness to perform tasks within a training program rests with the sponsoring authority. Instructors shall monitor conditions, which might impact the student’s health and safety during the training activity and should take whatever action he or she might deem appropriate in the maintenance of health and safety. Instructors shall maintain, in strict confidence, any temporary condition made known to them by the student, which could affect the student’s health or physical well being. For any such condition, the student may be excused from further practical evolutions as necessary until such time as the condition is remedied. Students may make arrangements through their instructors, or the regional center, for making up any missed mandatory sessions. Instructors noting any condition, which, in his or her opinion, warrant concern for the student’s physical or mental well being, shall discreetly inquire as to the student’s condition. In such cases, the student shall be excused from practical skills evolutions until a medical examination has been obtained attesting to the student’s ability to perform the requirement. Should the student choose to rejoin the class, he/she must provide documentation on departmental letterhead, from either the chief or the training officer of their department, stating that the student is physically fit to resume participation. Once the student has been cleared to participate, if feasible, arrangements to makeup missed materials and continuation in the class should be made through the regional center. Respiratory Protection Notice Breathing apparatus training requires great physical effort. It can be hazardous to persons with heart or respiratory problems. You should NOT participate unless you are sure of your own physical capabilities. Students must be clean-shaven at all areas where the SCBA face piece meets the skin. Compliance with applicable respiratory protection standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, is the responsibility of the student’s employer or emergency services organization. Dress It is each student’s responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire that projects a professional image and is appropriate for both climate differences and class activities. Students will not wear clothing that may be considered offensive by another individual or may cause a hostile working environment among the students or instructors. The class instructor has the authority to make a determination that a student’s attire may be inappropriate. Students wearing attire, which is determined to be inappropriate, will be required to change into more appropriate clothing before being allowed to continue class. Appropriate attire for classroom purposes would be something similar to a standard station uniform consisting of golf or t-shirt, long trousers or slacks, belt, shoes and socks. Inappropriate attire would be shorts, sleeveless tops, and bare midriffs. Exceptions can be made by the instructor to meet the needs of practical sessions (e.g. bathing suits for EMT practical examinations, situational reviews, etc.).



The National Fire Academy’s dress code is offered as a model and is required for NFA classes:

• Men: Shirts with collars (no T-shirts), slacks, including departmental uniforms, shoes and socks. • Women: Dresses, blouses with slacks or skirts, including departmental uniforms (no T shirts), and shoes. • Optional items include sweaters, sport coats, blazers, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment For your own protection, the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute requires specific items of appropriate protective equipment to be used during practical evolutions. The following protective clothing will be required during any MFRI class:

Aircraft Rescue Firefighters/Interior Structural Firefighting; Flammable Liquid and Gas Firefighting - Students are required to wear firefighter protective clothing consisting of bunker coat, bunker pants, boots, helmet, gloves, hood, positive-pressure SCBA and PASS device, all conforming to NFPA standards. Bunker gear with nylon liners is not acceptable due to the increased possibility of steam burns. (For those departments, which do not as yet have PASS devices, the Institute has a limited supply on hand which may be used during evolutions. Students may be required to provide their own SCBA.) Incipient Brigade Firefighting - Students are required to wear long-sleeved work shirts made of a durable material that covers the upper torso; coveralls (preferably all material to be fire resistant or Nomex), cotton or leather work gloves, safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, and safety shoes or boots.

Other activities - Appropriate protective clothing and equipment as noted in course descriptions or as designated by the instructor. All above equipment must meet NFPA or other applicable standards.

Emergency Care program - Students can provide self-protection both in the classroom and in the field by acquiring their own set of basic emergency care tools. Having certain tools readily available enhances patient care. The following equipment is suggested: a pocket penlight, a stethoscope, a pocket facemask with one-way valve and HEPA filter, and a set of paramedic (heavy duty) scissors.

Requirements for Successful Completion Attendance and Make-Up Sessions Offerings shall consist of a specific number of class sessions required as presented on the respective discipline information sheet. Students are expected to attend all sessions. There are occasions where students may not be able to attend due to emergencies. Students may be absent from a course for a number of class sessions as outlined below:

Class Length Permitted Misses

3 - 12 hours 0 13 - 30 hours 1 31 - 60 hours 2 61 hours or more 3

Instructors will keep attendance records and may authorize make-up sessions. Instructors will use the Verification of Make-up form. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for make-up sessions in a timely manner and to carry



the make-up form to the make-up site and return it to the authorizing field instructor. Make-ups for missed practical sessions must be made-up in a regularly scheduled class. Only those students who are officially enrolled in the course may attend class sessions. MFRI will make reasonable efforts to accommodate those students with scheduling difficulties. Students failing to meet all course requirements will be incomplete. The student will have until the end of the current calendar or fiscal year, whichever favors the student, to satisfy all incomplete grades. The regional office must approve the student’s attendance at any make-up session. Student Evaluation by Instructor Prior to the completion of any course, the field instructor is required to submit a written evaluation of each student. The student must receive a SATISFACTORY evaluation to be eligible to take the final exam. Evaluations will consider class participation, homework assignments, completion of skills check-off where applicable, and effort applied in all course activities, skills development, teamwork, cooperation and strict observance of the rules of safe practice in performing skills evolutions. The instructor uses a Student Counseling Report to advise the student of performance. Refusal by the student to sign the counseling report may result in suspension from the course. Repeated counseling for performance may result in a student being dismissed from the course. Testing Policy Examinations may be administered at various points throughout the courses offered by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. A final examination is administered for most courses. The EMTB written and practical examinations, and the First Responder written examination are administered by MIEMSS. The First Responder Refresher and the EMTB Skills and Refresher written and practical examinations are administered by MFRI. Examinations will be based upon the objectives, job performance requirements (JPRs), of the course and will include materials presented during classroom sessions, practical sessions, and material found in the printed texts. The Coordinator or delegate will verify the student has successfully completed the prerequisite course prior to registering for the class. It is the responsibility of the instructor to consult with the students from time to time to advise students if performance is at the satisfactory level. Each examination has a pass/fail point. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass any examination. Some Advanced Life Support Program offerings may require a higher minimum score to pass the examination. If a student fails an examination, the student may initiate a request to re-test that examination with the appropriate MFRI office. Written and practical examinations in all courses offered by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute are eligible for re-testing. Any retest approved and administered must meet the following criteria:

A student scoring between 60% and 69% may exercise the retest option after appropriate counseling and/or re-training. There is no retest opportunity if a student scores below 60% on an examination. In either instance, the student:



1. Must retake the module and pass the module written and practical exam. 2. The student may be required to drop the current class and join another EMT class. 3. The Regional Coordinator shall provide a list of available classes and locations for the student. 4. The student will join the class at the appropriate module to continue the training. 5. The student must complete his/her EMT training program by the end of the fiscal year or calendar year

whichever is more advantageous to the student. If a student scores below 60% on a second module or practical examination, the student must drop the class. The student will need to register in and take another class.

The student may exercise the retest option one time for each examination. In the EMTB program, a student may fail and retest any TWO written module examinations AND any TWO module skills examinations; but a third fail in either, OR a fail in any re-test requires that the student be dismissed from the course. The student must re-test within 30 days of the examination. Module or mid-term examinations must be re-tested prior to the next examination point within a course. All arrangements for retesting shall be made through the program Coordinator.

The student must score 70% on the retest to pass the course.

If a student is unable to take or misses the final examination, the student must contact the appropriate MFRI office within one week of the final to make up the examination. A student that has not completed all course requirements will have until the end of the current calendar year or fiscal year to do so, whichever is most beneficial to the student. All examinations administered by MFRI are subject to the University of Maryland Policy on Academic Dishonesty. Policy on Textbooks The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will provide textbooks for use by students during MFRI classes. The students have the option of turning back a usable textbook to the Institute at the conclusion of a course, or reimbursing MFRI for that textbook at a reduced cost. Some contract classes will include the cost of textbooks. Textbooks that are turned back to the Institute may not be marked in, highlighted, or soiled in any fashion other than normal wear and tear. These books are then reissued to other students. Books may be either new or used textbooks. Bills for the books are sent from the Bursar’s Office of the University of Maryland and payment is rendered to the University of Maryland. Should a student be more than 90 days delinquent in paying for a textbook, he/she will not be permitted to register for any MFRI class until proof of payment is made. Books must be turned in at the end of a class or the student/department will be charged.



Station Certificates Effective January 1, 1996 MFRI resumed the policy of issuing certificates to the fire stations participating in MFRI classes, listing the names of the students completing the class. Station certificates will be issued for the following classes:

• Emergency Medical Technician • Hazardous Materials Operations • Emergency Services Structural Collapse • Hazardous Materials Technician • Emergency Vehicle Operator • Level II Instructor • EMS Officer I • Rescue Technician—Confined Space Rescue • Firefighter I • Rescue Technician—R3I Swiftwater Rescue Technician Advanced • Firefighter II • Rescue Technician—R3I Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit I • Fire Officer I • Rescue Technician—Site Operations • Fire Officer II • Rescue Technician—Technical Rope Rescue • Fire Officer III • Rescue Technician—Trench Rescue Operations • Fire Officer IV • Rescue Technician—Vehicle Machinery Extrication • First Responder Basic

Information for Host Organization The organization hosting training in its facility must agree to the class being held as the primary function on the class meeting nights/days. This will eliminate distractions and will allow the students the maximum opportunity to learn with a minimum of interruptions. If this cannot be done, the class will be moved to a better location. The organization hosting a training session must provide an officer as a liaison person between the instructor and the company. If the liaison is not enrolled in the class, he/she must be readily available during class sessions. This liaison person will assist the field instructor in the coordination of activities related to the operation of the class. The host organization will provide to all enrolled students the use of apparatus, equipment, and appliances as may be required for the operation of the class. Tables and chairs for all students and a chalk/white board of sufficient size (4x8) will be mandatory. The host organization shall agree to maintain a comfortable and appropriate learning environment within the classroom. Students who must respond to alarms during class should do so with minimum disturbance to the class. Students enrolled in the class should be taken only as a last resort. All students are expected to assist the host organization in returning the station and equipment to order upon completion of each session.



Hydration Policy The students shall follow these hydration recommendations for all practical evolutions.

Prehydration

The goal of prehydrating is to start the training session euhydrated (properly hydrated) and with normal plasma electrolyte levels. Prehydrating should begin at least several hours before the training session to enable fluid absorption and allow urine output to maintain normal levels.

Prior to the training session, students should slowly drink one ounce of water for every ten pounds of body

weight at least four hours before the training session. If the student does not produce urine, or if the urine is dark or highly concentrated, the student should slowly drink an additional one ounce of water for every 20 pounds of body weight about two hours before the training session.

Do not substitute beverages with alcohol or caffeine for water. Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and can

exacerbate dehydration.

Students should not attempt to hyperhydrate prior to a training session as it has been shown to provide no clear physiologic or performance advantage and can increase the risk of hyponatremia, a potentially lethal condition.

Preventing Dehydration

The goal of drinking during the training session is to prevent excessive dehydration and excessive changes in

electrolyte balance. The specific amount and rate of fluid replacement is highly variable depending on individual sweat rate, session intensity and duration, and environmental conditions.

Ideally, students should create a customized fluid replacement plan based on pre and post training session

weight with the goal to prevent loss of more than 2% of baseline body weight during activity.

In the absence of an individualized fluid replacement plan, students should drink water slowly and continuously during the breaks provided during the training session. Electrolyte replacement beverages may be beneficial in the most extreme training conditions, but the primary goal should be volume replacement, which is best accomplished with water.

Students should continue fluid replacement even if they do not feel thirsty. By the time thirst is detected, the

student is already dehydrated which results in decreased performance and increased health and safety risk.

Rehydration

The goal of rehydration is to fully replace any fluid and electrolyte deficit.

Individuals should drink 20 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight lost during the training session. If the total body weight lost during training is unknown, students should drink slowly and continuously until urine is no longer dark or highly concentrated.

Consuming beverages and snacks with sodium will help expedite rapid and complete recovery by stimulating

thirst and fluid retention.

Equivalency Challenge Program


EQUIVALENCY CHALLENGE PROGRAM The Institute offers an opportunity for emergency services personnel to challenge identified courses. Established July 1, 1987, the Equivalency Challenge is for individuals who desire credit for MFRI courses and who have successfully completed similar courses. The steps for equivalency challenge are as follows: Address a letter to the Field Programs Section (FPS) of MFRI requesting equivalency challenge for a particular course. Include in the letter:

• Your full name • Social Security number • Home address • Telephone numbers • Department affiliation

Attach source documentation. This includes certificates or letters that attest to successful completion of the course, documentation of course length, and details of experience that would apply to equivalency challenge. Source documentation is the original or certified copies of the original material that may include:

• Certificates or letters of successful completion • Course syllabus and hours • Course objective and related experience

The source documentation should also include the objectives of the course. The course or experience in question must be equivalent to the objectives of the course for which equivalency is requested. It is the responsibility of the student to develop this comparison. This letter should be sent to your respective MFRI regional center (see list). Through that center a final decision will be made. If approval is granted, you will be scheduled for the examination. This examination will be the current examination used in the MFRI course. A re-test option is available by request following the guidelines for re-testing examinations. Upon successful completion of the MFRI examination, you will receive full credit for the MFRI course. An individual who applies for equivalency challenge for a course with a prerequisite(s) must have completed any prerequisite(s) either by taking the course or through equivalency challenge prior to that application. Individuals applying for equivalency challenge are required to meet the Field Programs Section (FPS) regulations pertaining to the admission of the program(s) they are challenging. MFRI will also recognize the following:

• Any previous edition of a MFRI course to the current edition of the course. • Any corresponding level of certification to the current edition of the same name MFRI course. • Any corresponding level of qualified but failed to apply for certification matched to the current edition of

the same-name MFRI course.

Course Offerings


COURSE OFFERINGS ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES COURSE (EMS 311) (8 hours) The prerequisites for this course are current certification as an ALS provider or current enrollment in a program leading to certification or licensure at the advanced life support level. The objective of this course is to provide cardiac rescue technicians, paramedics, nurses and other health care professionals with the knowledge and skills required to acquire and interpret 12-lead ECGs for the development of a clinical treatment plan. The Acute Coronary Syndromes course is an 8-hour course offered either as two 4-hour sessions or as a 1-day workshop. The first portion of the course focuses on the role of the 12-lead ECG in prehospital medicine, basic interpretation, acquisition and transmission. The second portion takes what was learned in the previous session and applies it to the assessment and management of the patient with an acute coronary syndrome. Successful completion requires attendance for all modules and a minimum score of 75% on the final written examination. The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT (EMS 315) (8 hours) The prerequisite for this course is current certification as an Emergency Services Provider. The objective of this course is to provide health care providers of all levels with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the burn patient during the first 24 hours post-injury. The Advanced Burn Life Support Provider Course is an 8-hour course for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists and emergency service providers. This course provides guidelines in the assessment and management of the burn patient during the first 24 hours post-injury. Following a series of lectures, case studies are presented for group discussions. An opportunity to work with a simulated burn patient to reinforce the assessment, stabilization and the American Burn Association transfer to a Burn Center will be given. Successful completion requires attendance for all modules, a minimum score of 75% on the written examination, and successful performance in the practical skills evaluation. The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (EMS 314) (8 hours) The prerequisite for this course is current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification. The objective of this course is to provide healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage a patient with a cardiac emergency.

Course Offerings


The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (eACLS) course is a customized course for prehospital and hospital profes-sionals. The program provides a case-based approach to advanced cardiac life support training. It is a highly interactive online program including more than 200 live-action video clips and 500 photos, illustrations, and animations to reinforce the student’s ability to assess and manage life-threatening cardiac and respiratory emer-gencies. The eACLS is comprised of ten interactive case studies focusing on serious respiratory and cardiac emergencies. A resources section is also available allowing the student to review ECGs, pharmacology and electrical therapy at any time. Successful completion requires completion of all ten online case studies and an online written examination. The final written examination is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, five relating to each case study. The questions are based on the case studies in the eACLS course and include ECGs when appropriate. Each question is worth two points. Students will be given one hour to complete the written examination. Successful completion requires proficiency in the skills evaluation and a minimum score of 84% on the written examination. The eACLS course has been developed by Jones and Bartlett Publishers in partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the National Safety Council (NSC); the content covered in the eACLS course is consistent with the 2000 International Consensus Guidelines for CPR and ECC, and covered in other nationally recognized ACLS courses. This course has been approved for continuing education hours by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. ADVANCED DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT (EMS 321) (16 hours) The prerequisite for this course is successful completion of Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS). The objective of this course is to provide health care providers with the knowledge and skills required to recognize and manage "all-hazards" threats (nuclear, biological, chemical, explosive and natural disasters). The Advanced Disaster Life Support Course is an advanced practicum of the principles introduced in Basic Disaster Life Support. The instructor-led presentation of ADLS is a sixteen-credit-hour course: eight hours of classroom lectures and eight hours of hands-on practicum exercises.

ADLS includes lectures on the following: MASS Triage, community and hospital disaster planning; media and communications during disasters; and mass fatality management. In addition, small group interactive sessions allow students to work through a series of difficult questions of disaster management in a tabletop format. During the "hands on" day of training four skills stations reinforce the previous day’s learning. These skills stations are as follows:

• MASS Triage™ - This challenging station allows the students to practice the concepts of the disaster paradigm with an emphasis on patient triage. Students must practice triage on simulated disaster victims while attempting to manage a chaotic scene and request appropriate resources.

• PPE and Decontamination - This station teaches important concepts about the use of personal protective equipment and decontamination techniques. Students are given the opportunity to wear PPE and participate in a simulated decontamination while attempting to render medical care.

• Disaster Skills - This station teaching important information about vital skills necessary for medical disaster management. Students are taught vital information on the Strategic National Stockpile and proper Mark-I kit use. Students are also allowed to practice smallpox immunization.

• Human Patient Simulator - Recognition of victims of a chemical and biological disaster is paramount. This station is designed to reinforce the detection and proper treatment of conditions that may occur during disasters

Course Offerings


that we do not normally treat. Treatment of chemical, biological, and traumatic patients is covered. The use of these high-fidelity simulators provides a more realistic experience than normal manikins would allow.

Successful completion requires attendance for all modules and successful performance in the practical skills eval-uation. In order to maintain credentials, a renewal course is required every three years. The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. Continuing education for nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals is also available. ADVANCED HAZMAT LIFE SUPPORT (EMS 320) (16 hours) The course presentation is designed for EMS and other health professions including paramedics, nurses, toxicol-ogists, physicians and pharmacists. The prerequisites for this course are current certification as a paramedic and Hazardous Materials Technician. EMTBs, CRTs and EMT-Is may attend the course but due to the advanced level of the course material they will not be verified in the course but will receive a certificate of completion and continuing education credits provided solely by AHLS and MIEMSS. The objective of this course is to train the participant to demonstrate rapid assessment of hazmat patients, recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes), demonstrate ability to medically manage hazmat patients, apply the poisoning treatment paradigm and identify and administer specific antidotes. Successful completion requires attendance for all modules and a minimum score of 80% on the written evaluation. The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. Continuing education credit is granted through the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT REFRESHER COURSE (EMS 312) (32 hours) The prerequisite for this course is current certification as an ALS provider. Versions 1 and 2: The objective of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the sick or injured adult or pediatric patient in a prehospital setting while satisfying the re-registration requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the sick or injured adult or pediatric patient in a prehospital setting. Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are sudden death in the young athlete, pediatric advanced life support, drugs of abuse, the Federal Response Plan, emergency preparedness, burn management, extremity trauma, spinal trauma, head trauma, obstetrics, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and pediatric emergencies.

Course Offerings


Methods of instruction include interactive lectures, audio/visual materials, hands-on skills stations, small group scenario exercises, and written examinations. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course include fundamentals of trauma care, therapeutic hypothermia, pediatric trauma, altered mental status, febrile illness, GI emergencies, emergency childbirth and newborn stabilization, burn management, hand trauma and reattachment technology, cerebrovascular disease, ventricular assist devices, pediatric toxicology, polypharmacy, hypertension and peripheral vascular disease. Methods of instruction include interactive lectures, hands-on skills and simulation sessions, small group scenarios, and written examinations. Successful completion of the course requires attendance for all eight modules, proficiency in the evaluation stations and a minimum score of 75% on the written examination. Students with current PEPP certification will receive a renewed PEPP card with successful completion of this course. The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) www.miemss.org and the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) www.cecbems.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) www.nremt.org. ACE/CREDIT recommendation for this course is Version 1: in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Emergency Medical Services Administration, Community Health Care or Allied Health Care (10/04). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hou

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